Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce   
SEPTEMBER 2014
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce

      Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
 

      

Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director's Report

 

Small Business Saturday is a national day of recognition on the Saturday after Black Friday each November. This day was founded in 2010 and was designed to pay homage to the small, local businesses that make our towns great. We at the Greater Medina Chamber know that there are TONS of these businesses in our area and we feel that one day just isn't enough to showcase them all adequately. So we are designating November as Small Business Month here at the office.  

 

If you are a Chamber member and a small business and you would like us to share your information with our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn followers, please email the following information to [email protected] on or before Friday, October 31st for consideration.

 

Business Name
Contact Name (should we have any questions)
Phone number
Website
Any specials for the holidays, if applicable

 

We will be spotlighting a minimum of one member business per day for the whole month of November. Be sure to send your information right away so your business gets its time in the sun.  

 

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

-Heather Taylor, Executive Director  Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce

In This Issue
Member News
Member Deals
Chamber Photo Album
Welcome New Members
Member Renewals

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In Loving Memory
 
  It is with a sad heart that we inform you Chester "Chet" Pucilowski passed away on September 11, 2014 after sustaining serious injuries after a fall in his home.  Deeply involved in the community, he was a former Medina City Councilman, member and Treasurer of the Medina Assembly of God, member and past president of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, and member and past President of Medina Toastmasters Club 941. He was also a member of the Medina County Bar Association Grievance Committee, Medina City Planning Commission, Friends of Medina County Parks Incorporated, Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, University of Toledo Alumni Association, and Medina Browns Backers Club.

 

He was a strong guiding influence and will be missed by all that knew him!  Please keep Gerri and Chet's family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

 

 

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CHAMBER ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM

 

Save on Energy!

 

The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce and Community Energy Advisors (CEA) are proud to announce that they have partnered to offer all Chamber members an exclusive opportunity to save money on their electricity and natural gas bills. CEA's group buying program allows members to aggregate and create "market power" for themselves. The Chamber Energy Aggregation Program (CEAP) is designed to create additional buying power, force suppliers to compete for Chamber members' business and drive prices down.

 

This program has been developed to increase buying power - so volume is important! The more participants in the program, the more leverage the group will have to drive prices down. This program allows small business owners to benefit by negotiating as if they are a very large user.

 

The energy marketplace is undergoing significant change. For example, FirstEnergy Solutions is exiting the retail market for small to mid-sized commercial and many large industrial customers. If these customers do not shop for and select a different competitive electric supplier, they will be sent back to the utility for electricity supply and subject to standard utility rates. Through the CEAP, customers will be able to efficiently shop for a new supplier and avoid higher standard utility rates for electricity supply.

 

The CEAP program will launch Oct 1, 2014 and there is no cost to enroll in the program. The program will run each month allowing customers to sign up throughout the year as their current electricity and natural gas contracts come up for renewal. You must be a current member of the Chamber, located in the FirstEnergy region (Cleveland Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison) for Electricity, and in the Dominion or Columbia Gas regions for Natural Gas.

 

Signing up for the program is easy:

  • Go to www.ceateam-chamberenergy.com or www.medinaohchamber.com 
  • Click on Chamber Energy Aggregation Program
  • Sign the Third Party Authorization Form
  • Copy your latest Electric and Natural Gas bill
    • Include all pages of the bills
  • Email the Third Party Authorization Form and a copy of the latest Electric and Natural Gas bills to medina[email protected] or fax to 330-721-8111.

CEA and the Chamber believe in Education and Empowerment and Chamber members will continue to receive more information about the program any they can always call Community Energy Advisors at 330-721-8000, ext. 8.

Volunteers Needed!   

Please Respond no later than Thursday, September 25

 

What:  Manufacturing Roadshow (Program of Medina County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC))

 

Purpose:  To build pipeline of future employees by exposing Medina City High School students to the career opportunities in manufacturing 

 

When:  October 1, 10-11:30 a.m. (actual time of tour)

 

Location:  Volunteers can drive directly to the assigned tour location (volunteers will be notified and assigned to one of 22 manufacturers in Medina.)  *See below for more details.

 

RSVP:  By Thursday, September 25, 12 noon to Maria Kipfstuhl at MCEDC    [email protected] 

 

Special Thanks:  To the following Chamber members who will serve as sponsors of this event:

 

Medina County University Center

620 Corp

Medina Vision and Laser Centre, Inc.

Slate Rock Safety, LLC

Gerspacher Real Estate Group

Warner Tech. Net,  LLC

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnson, Ltd.

BPR/Rico Equipment, Inc.

AT&T

Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Inc.

Philpott Rubber Company

Steven Baach Foundation 

Discount Drug Mart

 

*Volunteer chaperone with the Medina High School Manufacturing Roadshow on Wednesday, October 1:  the students will assemble at 9:15 AM for a presentation by Commissioner Adam Friedrick on the manufacturing experience, then will take buses to a manufacturing plant.  Chaperones may attend the assembly, but will have to follow the bus to the factory (due to background check restrictions from the high school).  If you wish to meet the bus at the manufacturer, plan on a tour from 10-11:30 AM. So please arrive in advance of 10 a.m.


  UPCOMING EVENTS...   

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS
Thursday, September 25th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Medina Auto Mall


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WEB-C ~ Wadsworth
Friday, September 26th
3:30pm - 5pm
The Great Oaks North Plaza
We will begin at Wadsworth Real Estate with some Friday beverages at 3:30 p.m. with Jennifer Frisby, Anytime Fitness, to help you find your niche market and some get-to-know-each-other fun! Then, it's off to Tractor Supply Company, Peebles, Legacy Hair Studio and Goodwill Industries to discover their "niche" in the retail world.
There are lots of fun surprises planned.




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WORKER'S COMPENSATION
SEMINAR
 SPONSORED BY COMPMANAGEMENT
Thursday, October 2nd   
9:30am - 10:30am
Medina Library 
 

 REGISTER HERE BY SEPTEMBER 30TH

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JOINT MEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, October 7th 
11:30am- 1:00pm
Weymouth Country Club

Speaker: Bethany Dentler
Medina County Economic Development



Meet and Mingle with Candidates running for office in November Election

Meeting Sponsored by:


REGISTER TODAY

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Thursday October 9th
Hill 'N Dale Outdoor Club
3605 Poe Road
1:00pm - 6:00pm


Space is Limited 
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Member Deals 

 

Any Lab Test Now Medina is offering $10 off any test over $49.00Click on website for more information http://www.anylabtestnow.com/medina 

Nip Tuck Auto Detailing
wants to be a part of your employee benefits and rewards package.  Register your company with them and your employees can save 25% off any complete detailing service. Contact Ed at 330-321-1065 for more details.

Lube Stop Fleet Accounts can be tailored to fit your companies specific needs.  When you open a fleet account, your employees will receive 15% discount cards for their personal vehicles good on all products and services at all Lube Stop locations.  Visit www.lubestop.com/fleet  to learn more.

Wolff Bros. Supply is offering you a VIP discount and special trade pricing on showroom merchandise.  Call 330-764-3882 for details! 

Medina Community Recreation Center offers all Chamber Member employees 20% off of annual memberships at the Rec. Contact Linda Loveless at [email protected] to receive information to include in pay envelopes.

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Member News

  

Akron Canton Regional Food Bank has the opportunity to win $60,000 from Walmart. Every day from now until October 15th, we need as many people as possible to visit www.walmart.com/fighthunger and vote for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The 50 food banks with the highest number of votes on October 15th will receive $60,000 to help feed families in our community!  

 

University of Akron Medina County University Center Job Posting  

The University of Akron is seeking applications for the position of Computer Support and Facilities Assistant at Medina County University Center 
This position is a full-time, regular position located at The Medina County University Center, 6300 Technology Lane Medina, OH.  The Medina County University Center (MCUC) is an extension site of The University of Akron.

Responsibilities include: Providing technical support to faculty, students and visitors regarding hardware, software and networking.  Maintain, update and monitor the department's webpage.  Assist with social media and marketing.  Deploy software and maintain the hardware.   

Assist facilities team with projects. 

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year experience in hardware, software and networking.  Experience with word processing, spreadsheet application, presentation software, webpage design and database applications required.  Strong problem solving and communication skills and ability to work independently required.

 

For complete details and to apply please visit:  http://www.uakron.edu/jobs  

Job ID# 8459   

When submitting the online application (link listed above) please be prepared to attach a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the qualifications.

The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution.  It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or status as a veteran.

 Application Deadline: September 26, 2014. 

 

Medina Hospital Black Tie Raffle Offers Great Prizes.  The October 25th Medina Hospital Foundation Black Tie Affair will be held at the Blair Center and this year includes a raffle with incredible prizes for anyone who buys a ticket ($50 each or 4 for $100).  The top prize is a 24 month lease on a Cadillac courtesy of Medina Auto Mall.  Other prizes include a diamond ring, two diamond pendants, use of a loge at a Cavs, Indians and Monsters game, weekend rental of a Harley Davidson and much more.  See a full list of prizes and raffle rules on event details on the Foundation's Web site  www.MedinaHospitalFoundation.org  Raffle tickets are available by calling the Foundation office at 330.721.5941, emailing Linda Kern at [email protected] or at the Hospital's Gift Gallery. 

 

Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor, announces the 20th Annual Top Dog Essay Contest for all fourth grade students in Medina County. This contest is the kick-off each year for the dog licensing period which runs from December 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015. The contest is open to public, private and home-schooled children who reside in Medina County. Click here for more information and how to submit your essay.  

 
Medina County District Library is hosting a Masquerade Ball Fundraiser on Friday October 24th.  Supporting Medina County District Library's Summer Reading Game and Literacy Efforts in Medina County.   Click here for more details. 
   
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Looking to get more involved with the  
Greater Medina Chamber?

Be a part of our Programming Committee or our newly forming Business Development Committee.  
Roll up your sleeves and get to know your fellow local business professionals while helping us determine our presentation topics, find great local speakers, implement creative ways to market our  
organization throughout the area, etc.

If you are interested in being a part of either of these active committees, please email Heather at [email protected] or call 330.347.9453. Thanks so much for your consideration!

 

                         Calling all Volunteers!                      
   Chamber Photo Album
   
AUGUST BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS
 ~ Medina Community Recreation Center sponsored by Medina Hospital  ~     
     
         
SEPTEMBER MEMBER MEETING
"STATE OF THE CITY"
MAYOR DENNIS HANWELL
     
     

       
  
     

       

WELCOME  
NEW MEMBERS



4 LADIES AND MORE   

Sue Mitchell 

101 Public Square  

Medina

330.725.1618

www.4ladiesconsignment.com 

 

STEWART'S CARING PLACE

CANCER WELLNESS CENTER 

Olivia Wakeling  

2955 W. Market Street Suite R 

Medina

330.836.1772 

  
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY  
OF MEDINA COUNTY
Dan Shumaker 

342 E. Smith Road

Medina

330.802.0880

www.medinacountyhabitat.org 

 

AWESOME PAWS PET SALON

Denise Heroux

3983 Pearl Road
Medina

330.952.2733

www.awesomepawspetsalon.com 

 

FASTSIGNS 

Tob Coss 

2736 Medina Road #109 

Medina   

330.952.2626 

 

DIGITAL PRINT SOLUTIONS  

Sandy Hachat

844 Queens Gate Way 

Wadsworth   

330.618.3143

www.dpsohio.com 

 

FYS MOTOR SPORTS

Nick Esser

6050 Stone Road Suite G

Medina  

330.722.1333

www.fysmotorsports.net 

 

MIMI VANDERHAVEN 

Tonya Carper

50 Pearl Road #215 

Brunswick   

330.220.8610

 

COFFEE NEWS

Ken Spooner

6030 Ogilby

Hudson

330.671.4870

 


SEPTEMBER 2014 RENEWALS

Ridgetop Golf Course

Elmcroft of Medina

Redwood Living

Fidelity National Title

Oda & Company

Service Master Professional  

Cleaning Services

Absolute 0 Internet Studios

Zinn Mechanical

Ovation Polymers

Summa Health System

Medina City School Foundation

Adam Friedrick

Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority

Kindercare Learning Center

Last Diet Ever

Winklemann Insurance / State Farm

Handel's Ice Cream

Akron Children's Hospital

MT Business Technologies

Foundations Worldwide

Stewart Title

John Coyne

Medina City School District

 

The Greater Medina
Chamber of Commerce
offers Notary Services and
Certificates of Origin.
These services are complimentary for Chamber Members



2014 SMALL BUSINESS CONVENTION
OCTOBER 22-24TH
KALAHARI RESORTS, SANDUSKY, OH

Click Here to Register or for More Information

We are now filling dates for our 2015 Business After Business Events!

Hosting a BAB allows your business to showcase your facility while networking with fellow chamber members!



2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

 

Eric Shaffer, FirstMerit Bank, Chairman of the Board

Keith Hughes, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Chair-Elect, Vice Chair, Member Services 

Ryan Rose, Skylight Financial Group, Secretary/Treasurer

Chad Wilson, Slate Rock Safety, Past Chair

Amy Demlow, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Vice Chair, Business Advocacy

Jani Groza, Westfield Insurance, Vice Chair, Economic Development


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Kathy Breitenbucher, The Pedestal Group 

Dr. Tim Earley, Medina Vision & Laser Centre

Chris Evans, Plastipak Packaging

Erich Holmes, Ernst & Young 

 Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company

Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners

Matt Marquard, M. C. Real Estate

Dave Mueller, BPR / Rico Equipment 

Dr. Thomas Tulisiak, Medina Hospital

 

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Ex-Officio Members  

Mike Baach, Philpott Rubber Company 

 Jim Gerspacher, Gerspacher Real Estate Group 

Bert Humpal, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson 

Valerie Rapp , Homestead Insurance


CHAMBER STAFF 

Heather Taylor, Executive Director

Jaclyn Ringstmeier,
Vice President
 
Becky Parkhurst,  Accounting Manager 
 Jennifer Gray, Program Administrator / Safety Council Administrator

Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
 
145 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256 
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday  10:00am to 4:00pm
Phone:  330-723-8773
 
75 years of serving Medina Area Businesses 

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